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Lagerfeld vs. Lagerfeld
Sometime in the early 60s, the Argentinian author J.L.Borges had published a short story entitled “Borges and I“. In doing so, he introduced the concept of Self as being separate from the public persona perceived by readers through his works. That’s an inspired technique he used often along his entire work, which also allowed him to take a critical attitude towards himself, referring at Borges as somebody who “has put together some decent passages, yet these passages cannot save me.”
There’s always a sense of modesty and self irony in Borges’ writings. We cannot say the same thing about Karl. However, watching Karl Lagerfeld’s recent interview, released for Net-A-Porter, I felt something different and unexpected. The 78 years old designer talks to himself. So, for the first time (and the last time, as he claims) it’s Lagerfeld vs. Lagerfeld. Enjoy!
Not Just Another Fashionable Queen
I’ve always wondered if fashion is (or should be considered as) an application of design or it is more a matter of style. Of course, many fashion designers are primarily preoccupied to redefine style and the way we should look at a fashionable mood or a human silhouette, others are trying to shape the body through their brand new design objects. But, after all, clothes always tell new stories, there’s only the designer’s approach that makes the difference. Fashion can turn fantastically figurative or poetically abstract, could be a matter of taste or style, or a challenge at the structural level.
Laura Vargalui is a Romanian stylist turned designer, and she’s damn good at telling stories! I mean she really knows how to use the power of the story to shape her fashion discourse. She did her best with Sophia de Romania, her new fashion label. Here are the images of some stunning outfits made from mats and rugs, so you can get a glimpse of all her superb mess. With Sophia De Romania, Laura speaks to contemporary emancipated women, to those who feel the urge to reveal that particular queen dwelling inside. To those endowed with fantasy, humor and a strong attitude. Enjoy!
Lookbook & catwalk pictures: Sophia De Romania/ designer: Laura Vargalui/ photographs: Corina Olaru/
models: Ana Maria Gheorghe,Ada Musat,Maria Mora,Paul Dunca/ make-up: Nicoleta Timus/ hair: Geta Voinea;
assistent hair:Alex Bratu/ accessories: Cosima Opartan.
Fashionable Hybrid Concepts
… Manish Arora or vintage Thierry Mugler?
Tom Ford vs. Romanian Blouse
“… I’ve streamlined things more this season. I think I’m very classic, because what I do is always based on something you’ve seen before. And yes, maybe there’s something YSL about it. When I left off designing for women, I was at YSL so I’m working through that to be me, asking myself, What do I like? What defines your brand?” confessed Tom Ford to Vogue
Isn’t he adorable?
*Romania Peasant Blouse is already famous for inspiring artists worldwide, as Matisse and Yves Saint Laurent. Tom Ford did a wonderful job, too ( he always knows precisely what the women need ! ).
Extreme Lacing
I don’t know how “wearable” are Iris Van Herpen‘s fantastic outfits yet, but the shoes that she designed in collaboration with United Nude definitely are! When the concept is great, there’s always a way to move ahead, for spectacular & marketable projects. The S/S 2011 Collection of United Nude x Iris Van Herpen stands out as a perfect sample for keeping the dream and still moving ahead.
